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Bishop Thomas George Doran 1936-2016

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Don’t Miss Bishop Doran Bishop The Observer (ISSN 0029- 7739), is published weekly, Malloy’s Leaves Legacy of except fi ve times a year by the Diocese of Rockford, TV Messages BY BISHOP 555 Colman Center Dr., P.O. Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125 DAVID J. Phone: 815/399-4300; Fax Weekday Refl ection MALLOY Love for Faith 815/399-6225. (about 6:58 a.m.) Periodical postage paid at on WREX-TV, Channel 13, s the cover of The Observer this week during the Second Vatican Council and through Rockford, Ill., and additional Rockford solemnly proclaims, Bishop Thomas the aftermath that is such a touchstone for our faith mail offi ces. Doran, the eighth Bishop of the in the 21st century. Diocese of Rockford, passed away The lifetime of Bishop Doran has seen many POSTMASTER: send address Top o’ the changes to , 555 on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 1. He was changes in the lives of priests. Many of his The Observer A Colman Center Dr., P.O. 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And because of that, he loved the to his studies at the Pontifi cal North American offi ce of the Successor of St. Peter, the Pope. The Observer Online digital subscriptions are also available. College in Rome prior to ordination as a priest. Bishop Doran was always deeply proud to These studies and the practice of the faith, have been from the Diocese of Rockford. Born Publisher: especially the reception of the sacraments, and raised in the city itself, his life, faith and Most Reverend David J. Malloy formed in Bishop Doran an unshakeable love for vision were impacted by the history, the people Editor: Penny Wiegert Jesus Christ and for the Church He established. and the upper-Midwestern culture that we all News Editor: Amanda Hudson They also rooted in Bishop Doran a great know so well. He knew the burden, often the desire that other young people should have lonely burden, of serving as Bishop. But there Features and Multimedia the same blessing of Catholic education. He is no place he would have more wished to off er Editor: Sharon Boehlefeld taught religion at St. Edward Central Catholic his sacrifi ce than the Diocese of Rockford. Circulation/Proofreading: High School, was assistant principal at Boylan One of the Spiritual Works of Mercy Susan Sabrowski, Keith Central Catholic High School, and he served for entrusted to us in this life is to pray for the Ludolph a time as Diocesan Director of Education. dead. We ask God for the fi nal purifi cation Wednesday Refl ection As Bishop, he was a great supporter of our and full union with Christ in joy of those who Accounting: Jill Bonk during the Spanish Catholic schools. And he was particularly have gone from us. For all that he has done for Advertising and Marketing: the Church, for the diocese, the faithful and Kevin McCarthy newscast (5:30-6 p.m.) concerned that they should be tools of formation in the Catholic identity of the next generation. 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Official Appointments Bishop Doran Dies Sept. 1 The Rev. Steven P. Clarke — Parochial Administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Harvard, Illinois, Funeral Mass to Be Sept. 9 at Cathedral of St. Peter by decree of The Most Rever- end Diocesan Bishop, has been ROCKFORD—Bishop served as director of religious He served the Holy See until incardinated as a priest of the Diocese of Rockford, effective Emeritus Thomas George education and assistant princi- his appointment as Bishop of Aug. 25, 2016. Doran, D.D., J.C.D., died peace- pal at Boylan Central Catholic Rockford on April 19, 1994. The Rev. Jorge Lozano — to fully at his residence in Pres- High School in Rockford and He was ordained and in- be Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph ence Cor Mariae, Rockford, served on the diocesan College stalled the eighth Bishop of the Parish, Elgin, effective Thursday, on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. He of Consultors. Rockford Diocese on June 24, Sept. 1, 2016. was 80 years old. In 1976 he was named Of- 1994, by Cardinal Joseph Ber- Given at the Chancery, Aug. 31, 2016 Bishop Doran was born on ficialis of the Diocesan Tribu- nardin of Chicago. Feb. 20, 1936, in Rockford, to nal and pursued post-graduate As the leader of the 11-coun- Inside Robert J. and Gretchen (Durst) studies in Canon Law in Rome, ty diocese, Bishop Doran over- Doran. receiving a doctorate in 1978. saw, directed and supported Bishop He attended St. James Pro- He was appointed the first many initiatives to further the Doran’s Cathedral Grade School grad- Episcopal Vicar for Catholic Catholic identity and strength- uating in 1950. He attended Education by Bishop O’Neill en the future of all diocesan Coat of Campion Jesuit High School and served in that post from ministries. He presided over Arms, A in Prairie du Chien, Wis., from 1982 to 1984. the local Jubilee 2000 celebra- Church 1950 to 1954. In 1984 Father Doran was tion of the Universal Church Tradition With a Bishop Doran then entered appointed rector of the Cathe- and the Centennial of the Dio- Personal Element the college seminary and com- (Observer file photo) dral of St. Peter, also continu- cese of Rockford in addition to pleted his classical and philo- The Most Rev. ing as chancellor until he was many other milestone events page 4 sophical studies at St. Pius X Thomas G. Doran appointed Prelate Auditor of (See pages 6-9). Seminary at Loras College, Eighth Bishop of Rockford the Roman Rota by Pope John On Sept. 2, 2000, the Holy Dubuque, Iowa, from 1954 to Paul II and elevated to the title Father recognized the Diocese was assigned as assistant pastor 1958. of Monsignor. Continued on page 4 at St. Joseph Parish, Elgin, and Upon his graduation in 1958, to teach religion at St. Edward he was assigned to Theological Central Catholic High School Studies at the Pontifical Grego- from 1962 to 1963. rian University in Rome and to Don’t miss out He then was assigned as as- receive his priestly formation at sistant pastor at St. Peter Par- the Pontifical North American on amazing ish, South Beloit, and to work College, Vatican City. in the Diocesan Tribunal from Bishop Doran On Dec. 20, 1961, he was or- 1963 to 1965. bargains! Milestones dained a priest in the Basilica of In 1965, Bishop Loras T. A glimpse of moments and St. Peter by The Most Reverend Lane appointed Father Doran quotes from Bishop Thomas Martin J. O’Connor, Rector of to be his secretary, and secre- “Join Us for oUr final sale” G. Doran’s 18 years as Bishop the Pontifical North American tary of the Diocesan Tribunal of Rockford. College. and a Defender of the Bond l pages 6-9 After ordination he complet- Saturday Sept. 17 — 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. until Bishop Arthur J. O’Neill ed studies and was awarded a Prayer for Peace in appointed him Chancellor in Licentiate in Sacred Theology l 1969, where he served for the Sunday Sept. 18 — 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Our Communities in 1962. next 17 and one-half years. Upon his return to the Dio- During that time, he also cese of Rockford Father Doran Kane County Fairgrounds St. Charles, IL Entrance, one block west of Randall Rd. on Rt. 38 Bishop Malloy’s St. Peter Public Schedule WASHINGTON, D.C.— Sept. 11-14, United States Conference ROCKFORD — Sept. 9, 11 www.stpeterchurch.com/124 of Catholic Bishops Committee a.m., Mass of Christian Burial Meetings The USCCB asks dioceses for Bishop Emeritus Thomas G. 630-232-0124 x. 310 around the country to pray. Doran, Cathedral of St. Peter ROCKFORD— Sept. 18, 7:30 page 10 l l ROCKFORD— Sept. 10, 9 a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of Appliances Hardware Mother Teresa a.m., Meeting of the Diocesan St. Peter l Baby Items l Home Décor Canonized Pastoral Council at the Diocesan CRYSTAL LAKE— Sept. 18, Administration Center l l St. Teresa of Kolkata 4 p.m., McHenry Deanery CCW Bikes Housewares celebrated in Rome and ROCKFORD— Sept. 10, 4:30 Women of Inspiration Banquet, l Books l Music around the world. p.m., Mass and Installation of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Father Mieczyslaw Wit as pastor, Hall l Clothing l Shoes page 11 St. Stanislaus Kostka Church ROCKFORD— Sept. 20, 12:45 l l ROCKFORD— Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m., Presbytery Day, St. Rita Collectibles Sporting Goods Quick News a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of Church l Electronics l Tools l l Forever Family Moved Furniture Toys The Forever Family features l & much more section that normally appears this week will be moved to a future edition of Breakfast available The Observer. 7 a.m. Saturday and This Issue Words cannot express 8 a.m. Sunday. our deep gratitude to each one of you who made Bishop Malloy ...... 2 our Centennial a remarkable one. 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Media/Arts ...... 15 Around the Diocese...... 16 In God’s loving care, The Poor Clare Nuns St. Peter Catholic Church, Geneva, IL 4 | FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 | The Observer Diocesan Bishop Doran Dies Sept. 1 From page 3 Bishop Doran is survived by of Rockford and Bishop Doran his sister, Susanne Doran, and by naming him a member of many cousins. the Supreme Tribunal of the Mass of Christian Burial will Apostolic Signatura. be celebrated today, Friday, On March 2, 2001, Pope John Sept. 9, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Paul II named Bishop Doran a Cathedral of St. Peter, 1243 bishop member of the Congre- N. Church Street, Rockford. gation for the Clergy. Evening prayer was at 4 p.m. During his time as bishop he Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Cathe- served on many administra- dral with public visitation from tive committees for the United 4 to 8 p.m. Visitation is also States Conference of Catholic from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Bishops and on various boards Cathedral prior to the Mass to- including the Catholic Uni- day. versity of America, Kenrick- Burial is at Calvary Cem- Glennon Seminary, the Illinois etery, Winnebago. The visita- (Observer file photo/Owen Phelps) Catholic Health Association, tion and Mass were open to the Bishop Doran gives his first homily as the eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Rockford after he is ordained and the National Rural Life Confer- public. The funeral Mass will installed by the late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin (pictured behind Bishop Doran) at Rock Valley College, June ence and Catholics United for be livestreamed and archived 24, 1994. At the left of the Cardinal is Bishop Arthur J. O’Neill, at the right is friend of Bishop Doran Bishop the Faith. at www.rockforddiocese.org. Joseph Galante and Father Robert Balog. As required by Canon Law, Memorial gifts can be made Bishop Doran resigned at age in Bishop Doran’s name to the 75, Feb. 20, 2011 and retired Catholic Education Office for upon the appointment of a new the Diocese of Rockford, P.O. Bishop Doran’s Coat of bishop on March 20, 2012. Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. Arms, A Church Tradition With a Personal Element

Every abbot, bishop, archbishop and cardinal with three silver wavy bars, which plays on in the Church must have a coat of arms. Each the name of the See City as the place to “ford” time a bishop is ordained, elevated, or given the Rock River...Rockford. Standing on the a new assignment, he solid foundation of the chooses a new coat of rock is the cross of the arms to reflect himself faith placed below the and his new work. crescent of Our Blessed Used as a seal, the coat Mother, in her title of the (Observer file photo/Amanda Hudson) of arms authenticates Immaculate Conception, Bishop Doran gives a homily at the Cathedral of St. Peter for an Easter episcopal acts. Each coat patroness of the U.S. Sunday Mass during 2005. of arms helps provide a For his personal arms glimpse of what is impor- (on the right of persons tant to each clergyman. facing the shield), Bishop The external orna- Doran has adopted a ments of a coat of arms, design conceived by like the tassels, cross his friend Father Daniel and hat or “gallero” are Thomas of the Archdio- governed by rules estab- lished over the centuries. cese of Philadelphia. However, the internal ornaments are chosen On a silver field can by the individual clergyman. Bishop Doran has be seen a large black diagonal bar (called a as his motto Spes Anchora Vitae — Hope, the an- “bend”). The junction of these colors remind chor of life which is taken from the Doran family Bishop Doran of the habits of the Dominican arms signifying a great Christian truth and Order, and on the bend is placed the sunburst, honoring his parents. The shield is perhaps the the symbol of the Jesuits — both of these reli- most personal. By heraldic tradition, the arms of gious organizations educated the bishop.

(Observer file photo/Amanda Hudson) the bishop of a diocese are joined with the arms Above the bend is a red Roman Rota wheel Bishop Doran preaches during a special Mass during the Advent sea- of his diocese. Here, the left side of the shield is to signify that for 31 of his years as a priest, son at the Cathedral. No matter the season, the sacrifice of the Mass blazoned with symbols of our diocese. Bishop Doran was involved in Church judicial was Bishop Doran’s favorite prayer. A golden rock, honoring St. Peter, is placed matters. Order your extra directories now! Sometimes one* just isn’t enough. If you order extra copies of the 2016-17 Diocese of Rockford Official Directory now, you’ll receive them in the first mailing, directly from the printer. Copies are available at the same great low price as last year — just $15 each! — but only until supplies are exhausted. Order by phone at 815/399-4300, ext. 383 Order online at www.rockforddiocese.org/orderdirectory or use the form you received by email. *One complimentary copy will be sent to all priests, deacons, sisters, diocesan departments, parishes, schools, and regional directors of religious education. Diocesan The Observer | FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 | 5 Bishop Malloy Offers First Mass for Bishop Doran ROCKFORD—For himself known him for many years be- and for diocesan staff , Bishop fore that. David Malloy called it “a duty, Father Bergschneider, he but also a great privilege” to be said, could be counted at the able to celebrate Mass for Bish- Mass as a representative of op Thomas G. Doran so soon Bishop Doran’s secretaries who after his passing. chauff eured and served him Bishop Malloy celebrated during his tenure. the Mass in the administra- Bishop Malloy’s current sec- tion center chapel at noon on retary, Deacon Thomas McK- (Observer photo/Amanda Hudson) Sept. 1, less than three hours enna, assisted at the Mass and Bishop David Malloy o ers a Mass for Bishop Thomas G. Doran at noon Sept. 1 in the Immaculate Con- after Bishop Doran’s death. He represented the deacons of the ception Chapel at the Diocesan Administration Center in Rockford. Concelebrating are Father Matthew was joined at the altar by Msgr. diocese, Bishop Malloy said. Bergschneider (left), and Msgr. Thomas Brady (second from left), retired. Assisting was Deacon Thomas Thomas Brady, who happened In his homily, Bishop Malloy McKenna (right), Bishop Doran’s secretary. Diocesan sta attend the Mass. to be visiting the building that noted that Bishop Doran had morning, and Father Matthew faced additional physical trials ly in the last days and weeks.” to see Jesus “without the veil.” to “try to commit to saying the Bergschneider of the Diocesan in his fi nal months, saying that Bishop Malloy said he attend- No matter how we view rosary today for Bishop Doran. Tribunal. “the Lord often asks that fi nal ed adoration during a recent death, Bishop Malloy said, it is (We hope he is now) convers- The bishop thanked all pres- (suff ering) of us.” bishops’ retreat a few hours “the doorway to eternal life.” ing directly with Mary and ent and noted that Msgr. Brady The ailing bishop, he said, after visiting Bishop Doran. At In addition to “off ering the with the reality behind the host, had worked as vicar general faced those diffi culties with that time, he had thought how greatest prayer — the Mass,” with Christ himself, unveiled.” under Bishop Doran and had “serenity and peace, particular- blessed Bishop Doran would be Bishop Malloy asked the staff — Amanda Hudson, News Editor Remembrances of Bishop Doran Editor’s note: Bishops David D. Kagan tor of a parish, Bishop Doran sense of humor. He could liven his intellect and gifts, he re- When people have asked and Timothy Doherty were priests of always made time to answer my up any conversation or gather- mained consciously humble me what do I really think of the Rockford Diocese who served in questions and give me advice ing. Most of all Bishop Doran in the presence of his Savior. I Bishop Doran, I could truth- Bishop Doran’s chancery. which never failed me. I shall is my friend and I hope that he only had a true appreciation of fully say this: If I ever had an    miss him a great deal. continues to pray for me. what this meant after I became invitation to have lunch or din- Bishop Doran has been a won- Bishop Doran had an un- May his soul and all the souls a bishop. ner with him, I said yes. His derful mentor to me over the wavering love for our Roman of the faithful departed rest in I enjoyed working for Bishop takes on U.S. government and many years we were working Catholic Church, Our Holy Fa- peace. Doran, and discussing health- church history were educa- together. Whether it was teach- ther, for every one of his priests + David D. Kagan care issues among our Catho- tional. It sometimes took me ing at Boylan, doing the work of and for all of the people of the Bishop of Bismarck lic hospitals locally and across years to see how correct he the Diocesan Tribunal, assisting Diocese of Rockford. Perhaps    the state. He entrusted me with was about so many things. Bishop O’Neill with ceremonies what many do not know about Bishop Doran served the some sensitive missions, and + Most Rev. Timothy Doherty or fulfi lling the works of a pas- him is that he had a tremendous Church well and long. For all for these I am grateful. Bishop of Lafayette-in-Indiana

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1994 June ter, “On the Sacrament of Pen- n ance or Reconciliation” June Authorizes closing St. Pat- rick School in Rockford n Msgr. Thomas G. Doran 1999 September is ordained and installed as the January eighth bishop of Rockford Dio- n Dedicates new Aurora Central Catholic High School n Authorizes closing Fourth cese; ceremony at Rock Valley Street Bridge Project in Rock- College Physical Education on N. Edgelawn Dr. October ford due to changes in state Center in Rockford needs and funding n n Dedicates addition to Sets top priorities: Summer — Promoting vocations to Boylan Central Catholic High n Authorizes closing St. diocesan priesthood School in Rockford Francis School for Exceptional — Planning for parish devel- 1996 Children in Freeport opment — Improving youth and adult May September n religious education n Ordains his first class of Report from With a Heart August diocesan priests Renewed: Parish Consulta- tion Process, based in part on n Hosts first media luncheon June 55,000 surveys from members n Launches weekly radio n Dedicates addition to of diocesan parishes, is submit- show and daily morning reflec- Marian Central Catholic High ted to Bishop Doran. Recom- tions on Rockford TV station School in Woodstock mendations include more and both available online n Introduces to the diocese (Observer file photo/Amanda Hudson) better ministry to youth and September the Institute of Christ the King, Bishop Doran celebrates Mass in honor of his 50th jubilee in the priest- young adults, and religious ed- n Sovereign Priest, a group ap- Allows girls to be altar hood at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rockford in December of 2011 ucation for all Catholics; more servers at Mass proved by the Holy See to offer the Latin Mass before priests of the diocese, diocesan employees and many friends active involvement of laity in 1995 n Approves sale of St. Vin- and parishioners. life of parishes and dioceses October January cent-St. Joseph Home in Free- Cathedral of St. Peter in Rock- July n Fire damages Youth Min- n Creates new position — port to Provena Senior Services ford, made possible by bequest n Invites the NCCB (now istry Center at Bishop Lane parish pastoral associate — to August of Mrs. Frances Deming USCCB) Committee for His- Retreat Center near Rockford; be filled by religious, deacons n Appoints steering commit- n Approves a Legatus Chap- panic Ministry to evaluate di- reconstruction begins quickly. or laity tee for With a Heart Renewed: ter, an organization for Catho- ocesan programs December Spring Parish Consultations Process, lic business executives of the September n Diocese buys 19 acres in n Establishes Diocesan Pas- to study the health of diocesan diocese n Dedicates altar at Cathe- northern Boone County for fu- toral Council as consultative parishes August dral of St. Peter after renova- ture needs body Advent n With a Heart Renewed: tions are finished n Great Jubilee Year celebra- n Begins preparation for Parish Consultations Process n Marks 90th anniversary of tion begins as Bishop Doran Year 2000 Jubilee by opening begins diocese the Year of the Son, the Lord ceremonially opens door of Ca- November November thedral of St. Peter; each parish Jesus n Establishes St. Mary Par- n Introduces to the diocese receives special cross December ish in Rockford as a shrine the Congregation of the Sis- n Marks 35 years of priest- in the care of the Institute of ters of the Immaculate Heart 2000 hood Christ the King, Sovereign of Mary of Nigeria to serve in n First diocesan capital 1997 Priest Rockford and Freeport campaign — United in Faith Advent Advent February — seeks to raise $35 million n Continues preparation for n Continues preparation for to endow support for diocesan n Delegates deans of the Year 2000 Jubilee by opening Year 2000 Jubilee by opening schools, religious education diocese’s seven deaneries to the Year of God the Holy Spirit the Year of God the Father programs, seminarians, and perform required parish visits December December Catholic Charities. every two years n Issues first pastoral letter, n May Fire devastates Sacred “On the Most Holy Eucharist” Heart Church in Aurora n Orders study of diocesan n Issues second pastoral let- Continued on page 7 (Observer file photo/Amanda Hudson) buildings to determine poten- 1998 Bishop Doran prays before a Mass tial for future use May-June to celebrate his 80th birthday at June n Makes first Ad Limina visit the Diocesan Administration n Authorizes renovations to to Pope John Paul II Center Chapel, Feb. 19, 2016. “If there is one thing that is the best kept secret of Christianity, all branches, it is that God created this world and all that is in it, the entire universe, so that He would have the opportunity to love us. That is the whole purpose for God’s creation. And the only thing God wants of us is to let Him love us more. He has made an exception of no one, no one is excluded, abandoned, left outside. God knows our flawed nature, knows us better than we know ourselves, loves us in spite of our flaws, and has given us in the Church every help, every aid, every assistance, every advantage to help us respond to His love.” (Observer file photo/Amanda Hudson) Bishop Doran performed many dedications during his tenure includ- Excerpt from At the Crossroads: A Vision of Hope by Bishop Thomas G. Doran ing schools, churches, additions and even hospital operating rooms. Diocesan The Observer | FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 | 7 Bishop Doran’s Many Milestones

From page 6 September warded to Catholic Charities, n Ordains largest class of May n Pope John Paul II appoints USA. priests, 11 men, in 95-year his- n Accepts report from With Bishop Doran to five-year term December tory of Rockford Diocese a Heart Renewed: Parish Con- on Supreme Tribunal of Apos- n Marks 40th anniversary as July sultation Process. tolic Signatura. a priest n Authorizes sale of vacant n Establishes Diocesan Plan- November n United in Faith capital Seton Center (formerly St. ning Commission n Dedicates rebuilt and re- campaign closes with pledges Thomas High School) in down- June named Holy Family of Naza- $7 million more than goal; six- town Rockford year collection schedule begins n Presides over two Jubilee reth Youth Center at Bishop 2004 confirmation ceremonies at Lane Retreat Center; first 2002 December the Metro Center in Rockford; group uses the new building in March n 3,000 confirmed. December Authorizes collection for n Announces decision to con- n Diocesan Reorganization victims of southeast Asia tsu- 2001 voke Fourth Synod of the Dio- (Observer file photo/Amanda Hudson) reduces administrative depart- nami; $425,429 sent to Catholic cese of Rockford on Sept. 28 Bishop Doran stirs the oils during ments to four: Educational March Relief Services n Continued on page 8 his last annual Chrism Mass as Services, Financial and Ad- Pope John Paul II appoints May n Bishop of Rockford. ministrative Services, Pastoral Bishop Doran to five-year term Changes St. Mary Shrine Services, Social Services — on Congregation for the Clergy. in Rockford to St. Mary Ora- while retaining the Episcopal September tory, which continues to be Vicar for Clergy and Religious n Authorizes diocesan col- served by the Institute of Christ from the old system. lection for victims of Sept. 11, the King, Sovereign Priest, 2001, attacks; $277,375 for- who are authorized to say the Latin Mass July n Reinstitutes the Vicar for Hispanic Ministry n Appoints permanent com- mittee of clergy, religious and laity to oversee diocesan in- vestments n Approves purchase of 36 acres in Lake in the Hills for future development September n Approves purchase of (Observer file photo/Penny Wiegert) Dean Foods Company head- Bishop Doran accepts a gift from the children at St. Joseph Church in quarters building and land, in Harvard where he held a special question and answer session with a Rockford near I-90, to use as a packed church of youth and young adults. diocesan administration center

(Observer file photo/Amanda Hudson) 2003 Bishop Doran stands at the rectory at St. Peter Cathedral awaiting the May arrival of the newly ordained priests flanked by the Fourth Degree n Makes second Ad Limina Knights of Columbus Honor Guard. After ordaining the priests, Bishop visit to Pope John Paul II Doran would meet with them and announce their new assignments. June

Join us for the world’s most picturesque road trip, from the Amalfi coastline to magnifi cent Barcelona! The popular off-season guided tour offers an inspiring driving experience with stunning views of the Mediterranean at every turn. Tap into the local charm as you enjoy the medieval towers in San Gimignano, Michelangelo’s David in Florence, old town Antibes, truffl e hunting and wine tasting just a few of the many exciting stops along the way! This is a private tour, limited to 6 passengers per minibus, maximum 12 passengers in two minibuses Land rates: $4990 per person double occupancy/$1200 single room supplement (Observer file photo/Penny Wiegert Includes Highlights Bishop Doran shares a light moment with two of his priests who moved on to become bishops at a recep- l Private transport in a modern minibus — Guided tour of Ancient Pompeii tion in Bismarck, N.D. in 2011 honoring the newly ordained Bishop David Kagan (right) former moderator with A/C for 12 days — Chianti Wine Estate visit with luncheon l Services of an experienced multi-lingual of the Rockford Diocesan Curia and (at left) Bishop Timothy Doherty, of Lafayette in Indiana. driver/guide — Tuscan steak dinner at Dario, the l Private hotel to airport transfer in fl amboyant Butcher of Panzano Barcelona — Visit to the enchanting Cinque Terre l 12 overnights in selected 4-star hotels: 2 and the harbor of Portofi no nights in Positano/Amalfi Coast, 3 nights — Colorful market in Antibes “The Ten Commandments are the prescription, the basis, the in the heart of Tuscany, 3 nights on the French Riviera, 3 nights in Provence, 1 — Medieval hilltop villages along the Cote common matter of all human living … You will find some of the Ten night in Barcelona D’Azur l Breakfast daily, 6 multi-course dinners — Turtle Hunt and luncheon in the Commandments in all the systems of morality that have been thought and 2 luncheons Provence l Sightseeing and excursions per itinerary — Wine tasting/ lesson in Chateauneuf du up by men and women down through history. What about Moses with l Entrance fees to various museums and Pape sites per itinerary two tablets of the law then, what was that? It is as though God, in His l Local guides in Pompei and Florence — Visit to the impressive walled city of l All taxes and service charges at hotels Carcassonne and restaurants — Tapas farewell dinner experience in love for us, said, “Look, I know that you might get some of these, but l All reservations and complete tour Barcelona you won’t get all of them, so I’m going to write it out for you.” That is planning/documentation — Optional Pre and Post tour: Rome stay one day or multiple days in Rome before what the Commandments are. If you look at them in the clear and sober the beginning of your ‘land cruise’ Barcelona — Your ‘land cruise’ includes 1 overnight in Barcelona (you may also light of day, you will see that there is not much in them that does not extend your stay in Barcelona.) respond to our inner nature and our common sense.” Excerpt from At the Crossroads: A Vision of Hope by Bishop Thomas G. Doran 8 | FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 | The Observer Diocesan Bishop Doran’s Many Milestones

From page 7 boundaries is completed and 2005 implementation is to begin in November with boundaries April searchable through the dioc- n Pope John Paul II dies esan website n Pope Benedict XVI elected n Breaks ground for a new August two-story addition to Marian n Authorizes collection for Central Catholic High School victims of hurricanes Katrina June and Rita; $840,319 sent to n Meets international Cath- Catholic Charities, USA olic Media in New Orleans December as part of an historic panel of n Appoints members of Di- bishops addressing the ques- ocesan Centennial Committee tion, “What does it mean to be 2006 a faithful Catholic media orga- nization in the 21st century?” January n Breaks ground for new n 40th anniversary of dioc- school building at St. Patrick esan “Mass for Shut-ins” on Parish in St. Charles WREX-Channel 13 in Rock- July ford (also available online) n Dedicates new parish center Lent at St. Rita of Cascia Parish, n Begins four-year Why Cath- Rockford, to be named Wahl olic? program in the diocese Hall after Msgr. Raymond Easter Wahl n Bishop Doran celebrates August Easter Mass on TV “Mass for nBlesses new abbot, Rev. John Shut-ins” Brahill, OSB, for Marmion August Abbey (Observer file photo) n Celebrates Mass in honor September of the 90th anniversary of the Incense rises in the sun during one of the many Masses Bishop Doran celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rockford. n Celebrates special all- Poor Clares in the Rockford school Mass in honor of Boylan Diocese April September Catholics Come Home evange- Central Catholic High School’s n Authorizes additional col- n Announces plans for year- n Closes centennial year lization effort with the Archdi- 50th anniversary lection for dioceses of Biloxi in long celebration of diocesan with Mass at Cathedral of St. ocese of Chicago and the Dio- November cese of Joliet and appears in Mississippi and New Orleans centennial Peter; Cardinal Francis George n Joins Pope Benedict XVI first YouTube video: “Top Ten in Louisiana, both recovering September is among the concelebrants in world-wide vigil for all Na- Reasons to Come Home to the from hurricane damage; sends n Opens centennial year October scent Human Life, Nov. 27 $176,977 to USCCB with Mass at Convocation Cen- n Announces formation of Catholic Church” Continued on page 9 December ter at Northern Illinois Univer- the first parish of the diocese’s n Authorizes a second col- lection to aid those affected n Bishop Doran undergoes sity in DeKalb with more than second century: St. Katharine by a devasting earthquake in successful surgery for lung 7,000 attending Drexel in Sugar Grove Haiti: with more than $700,000 cancer at Mayo Clinic in 2008 2009 sent to Catholic Charities, USA Minnesota; returns home to begin long recovery Winter-Spring March February n Presides over deanery- n Joins with other Illinois n Bishop Doran welcomes 2007 based centennial confirmation bishops and thousands of lay former employees and former ceremonies people for Catholics at the Cap- publisher Bishop Emeritus Ar- itol journey to Springfield; an thur J. O’Neill of The Observer organized event to lobby legis- Catholic newspaper for a spe- cial breakfast celebrating the (Observer file photo) lature about several bills Bishop Doran annoints the hands April paper’s 75th anniversary dur- of Father Matthew Bergschneider n Approves closing Archbish- ing Catholic Press month during his ordination in 2005. op Romero School in Aurora March May n Authorizes the closing of n Breaks ground for new Nativity of the Blessed Virgin parish center at St. Rita Church Mary School in Menominee in Rockford May June n Issues a statement an- n Opens a Holy Year for nouncing Pope Benedict XVI’s Priests appointment of Msgr. Timothy n Marks 15th anniversary as Doherty as Bishop of Lafayette bishop in Indiana (Observer file photo) n Bishop Doran’s direc- Msgr. Robert Willhite is vested (Observer file photo/Amanda Hudson) 2010 tive to define diocesan parish during his investiture. Bishop Doran dedicates the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception January inside the Diocesan Administration Center. Assisting Bishop Doran is n Msgr. John Fritz (left) and signing the Mass is Msgr. Glenn Nelson. Authorizes participation in “Where do we get that kind of faith, the theological virtue of faith? We get it with our Baptism. We increase it by exercising it and by drawing on that rich deposit of faith available to us in the Church: the sacraments, Sacred Scripture, and Tradition. Failing to draw on that rich deposit of faith Is like having millions of dollars in the bank, but choosing to live a life impoverished and forlorn. Sadly, that is just what some choose for themselves in their spiritual lives, even some who know about the Church and its sacraments … Baptism is the beginning. Activation and renewal and increase of the powers with which we were graced in (Observer file photo/Owen Phelps) Baptism are ours for the asking.” Bishop Doran was always accessible to media in the hopes of clarifying the teaching of the Catholic church. After his first year as bishop he Excerpt from At the Crossroads: A Vision of Hope by Bishop Thomas G. Doran began holding an annual media luncheon. Diocesan The Observer | FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 | 9 Bishop Doran’s Many Milestones

From page 8 or from him n December Breaks ground for new parish, St. Katherine Drexel in n Celebrates 125th anniver- Sugar Grove sary Mass for St. Mary Oratory n Breaks ground for new n Promulgates first dioce- perpetual adoration chapel at san social media code St. Mary Parish, East Dubuque October 2011 n Announces that Pope February Benedict XVI has named Msgr. n Celebrates his 75th birth- David Kagan as Bishop of Bis- day and submits resignation to marck, ND the Holy Father as the eighth n Joins keynote speaker Car- Bishop of Rockford as required dinal Raymond Burke for the by Canon Law first McHenry County Catholic May Prayer Breakfast. n Ordains seven men to the November priesthood, his last ordination n Confers papal honors on n Announces that Rockford 15 lay men and women Catholic Charities will no lon- December (Observer file photo) ger offer foster care and state n Celebrates 50th jubilee as Bishop Doran pours holy oil on the altar at St. Mary Parish in Durand during a dedication ceremony there funded adoption services as a priest after remodeling and repainting of the sanctuary. a result of state mandates that violate the teachings of the 2012 Catholic Church March After his retirement, Bishop Doran June n Dedicates new church for concelebrated at the ordination of his n Announces that the Holy Sacred Heart Parish, Aurora successor and assisted Bishop Malloy in Father has honored Fathers Ev- n Welcomes and announces his transition to Rockford. erett Hiller, Michael Tierney, his successor, Msgr. David Bishop Doran continued helping with Stephen Knox and John Fritz Malloy, as the ninth Bishop of confirmations around the Rockford Dio- with the title of Monsignor, the Rockford and officially retires cese and celebrated Mass at Holy Fam- final group to receive that hon- with the title Emeritus ily Parish in Rockford. He concelebrated at the funeral of his predecessor, Bish- op Emeritus Arthur J. O’Neill. He also continued teaching classes for the Per- manent Diaconate and the Theological Institute and wrote occasional columns and a question and answer column for The Observer. On Feb. 19, 2016, Bishop Malloy cel- (Observer file photo/Amanda Hudson) ebrated a Mass and hosted a luncheon in Deb Beatty asks Bishop Doran to make a wish and blow out honor of Bishop Doran’s 80th birthday a ceremonial candle at a lunch at the Diocesan Administra- and 55 years as a priest of the diocese. tion Center, Feb. 19, 2016 celebrating his 80th birthday.

(Observer file photo/Penny Wiegert) Bishop Doran listens to questions during a meeting of the Diocesan Pastoral Council. Bishop Doran instituted the council shortly after be- coming bishop to advise him on matters affecting pastoral care. Knights of Columbus

Intellectual Disabilities Celebrating Our Fund 47th Anniversary (Observer file photo/Penny Wiegert) Drive Bishop Doran quiets Chancery employees gathered in his office to 1969-2016 await the Vatican announcement that Benedict XVI was to be the new pope. Weekend “The Church is an institution twice as old as the second oldest institution in our western world. September it spans 2,000 years and it has prospered in 16, 17 & 18 2016 every age. If at times its institutions and its forms seem to decline, those forms reawaken and flourish in other times. That is because All proceeds benefit programs the Church has always stood for a solid system helping people with intellectual disabilities of values which is transcendental, that is, it in your area and throughout Illinois. transcends the ordinary changes of time and place, politics, economics, and education. It goes beyond that which we look for in ordinary What you give society.” makes a difference! At the Crossroads: A Vision of Hope by Bishop Doran 10 | FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 | The Observer Nation/World News in Brief Rockford Diocese to Pray for Peace Pope proposes care for creation as a new work of mercy In Our Communities Sept. 16-18 VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Calling for concrete actions that bene t ROCKFORD—The United States Conference ops engage the challenging problems directly, human life and the environment, Pope Francis proposed adding of Catholic Bishops asked that a Day of Prayer by various means: gathering and disseminating the care and protection of creation to the traditional list of cor- for Peace in Our Communities be celebrated on supportive resources and “best practices”; ac- poral and spiritual works of mercy. As a spiritual work of mercy, the feast of St. Peter Claver, Sept. 9, and to serve tively listening to the concerns of members in the pope said, care for creation as a focal point for the work of a new task force troubled communities and law enforcement; and requires “a grateful contempla- formed this summer after recent national inci- building strong relationships to help prevent and tion of God’s world,” while as a dents of violence and racial tension. resolve confl icts. The Task Force will conclude corporal work, it calls for “simple Due to the death its work with a report daily gestures which break with and funeral of Bishop on its activities and the logic of violence, exploita- Emeritus Thomas G. PRAYER FOR recommendations for tion and sel shness.” The pope Doran on that day, future work to the No- re ected on the need for an in- Catholics in the Rock- PEACE IN OUR vember General As- (CNS photo/Cindy Wooden) tegral ecology in Christian life in ford Diocese will be sembly. A pond and mountains are seen his message for the World Day asked to join in this COMMUNITIES Archbishop Wilton north of Sandpoint, Idaho, July 11. eff ort the weekend D. Gregory of Atlanta, of Prayer for the Care of Cre- Let us pray . . . ation, Sept. 1. The message, titled “Show Mercy to our Common of Sept. 16-18. The former USCCB presi- Home,” re ects on the day of prayer as an occasion for Christians special prayer issued O Lord our God, in your mercy and kindness, dent, will chair the task force. to “rea rm their personal vocation to be stewards of creation” by the USCCB will no thought of ours is left unnoticed, no be made available in “I am honored to and to thank God “for the wonderful handiwork which he has desire or concern ignored. parishes and Bishop lead this Task Force entrusted to our care.” Presenting the pope’s message at a news You have proven that blessings abound David Malloy encour- which will assist my conference Sept. 1, Cardinal Peter Turkson, president of the Pon- when we fall on our knees in prayer, ages diocesan Catho- brother bishops, in- and so we turn to you in our hour of need. ti cal Council for Justice and Peace, said the day of prayer follows lics to add this to their dividually and as a Surrounded by violence and cries for the example of the Orthodox Church, which initiated the prayer daily prayers during group, to accompany day in 1989. that weekend. justice, we hear your voice telling us suff ering communi- President of the what is required ... ties on the path toward Sister Still named head of USCCB’s USCCB, Archbishop “Only to do justice and to love goodness, peace and reconcilia- National Religious Retirement O ce Joseph E. Kurtz of and to walk humbly with your God” (Mi 6:8). tion,” said Archbishop Louisville, KY invit- Gregory. “We are one WASHINGTON (CNS)—Presentation Sister Stephanie Still has ed all dioceses across Fill us with your mercy so that we, in turn, body in Christ, so we been named director of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ the country to unite may be merciful to others. must walk with our National Religious Retirement O ce, e ective in a Day of Prayer for Strip away pride, suspicion, and racism brothers and sisters Oct. 3. In announcing the appointment, Msgr. J. Peace in Our Commu- so that we may seek peace and justice in and renew our com- Brian Brans eld, USCCB general secretary, said nities and appointed our communities. mitment to promote he was con dent that Sister Still’s “skills and a special task force Strengthen our hearts so that they beat healing. The suff ering background” will bring the National Religious to support bishops only to the rhythm of your holy will. is not somewhere else, Retirement O ce “well-established expertise in marking that Day Flood our path with your light as we walk or someone else’s; it is that will complement and strengthen the of- of Prayer, and more humbly toward a future our own, in our very ce in service to the bishops.” Sister Still has broadly, in promot-  lled with encounter and unity. dioceses.” served as president of her order since 2010. Pre- ing peace and heal- Be with us, O Lord, in our e orts, for only Other members are: viously, she held positions within her commu- ing during this time by the prompting of your grace Archbishop Thomas (CNS photo/courtesy Sisters of the Presentation) nity as communicator and vocations director. of great strain on civil can we progress toward virtue. G. Wenski of Miami, Sister She spent 11 years as a social studies teacher society. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. chairman of the US- Stephanie Still and director of marketing at Presentation High “I have stressed the Amen. CCB Committee on School in San Jose, California. She also served need to look toward Domestic Social De- on the national board of the Leadership Conference of Women additional ways of Copyright © 2016, Therese Wilson-Favors. All rights reserved. velopment; Bishop Religious. The Presentation sister will replace the o ce’s interim nurturing an open, Used with permission. Scripture quote taken from the New Shelton J. Fabre of honest and civil dia- American Bible, Revised Edition, copyright © 2010, 1991, 1986, Houma-Thibodaux, director Sister Susan Schorsten, a member of the Sisters of the 1970, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC. Humility of Mary. logue on issues of race Used with permission. All rights reserved. Louisiana, chairman relations, restorative of the USCCB Sub- justice, mental health, economic opportunity, committee for African American Aff airs; Bishop and addressing the question of pervasive gun John H. Ricard, SSJ, Bishop Emeritus of Pensac- violence,” Archbishop Kurtz said. “The Day of ola-Tallahassee, Florida, former chairman of the Prayer and special Task Force will help us ad- USCCB Subcommittee on the Church in Africa, You need a vance in that direction. By stepping forward to member of the USCCB Subcommittee for Afri- embrace the suff ering, through unifi ed, concrete can American Aff airs, and member of the board action animated by the love of Christ, we hope to of the National Black Catholic Congress; and directory nurture peace and build bridges of communica- Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento, California, tion and mutual aid in our own communities.” chairman of the USCCB Subcommittee on the if you ... The purpose of the Task Force is to help bish- Catholic Campaign for Human Development. are a parish volunteer Peace Meeting who needs to contact Set for Assisi other parishes and groups in the diocese, Anniversary are a leader of a Catholic organization,  want to know Mass, confession and adoration times at our parishes, need to know who can answer your questions in the Rockford Diocese.

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VATICAN CITY (CNS)— chaplains, said, “We are so With a large tapestry bear- happy and honored. We are a ing the portrait of the woman small people, but have had so known as the “Saint of the many martyrs.” Gutters” suspended above him, Born in 1910 to an ethnic Pope Francis proclaimed the Albanian family in Skopje, in sainthood of Mother Teresa of what is now part of Macedonia, Kolkata, hailing her courage Mother Teresa went to India in and love for the poor. 1929 as a Sister of Loreto and Despite the formality of the became an Indian citizen in occasion though, “her sanctity 1947. She founded the Mission- is so close to us, so tender and aries of Charity in 1950. fruitful, that spontaneously we In his homily, Pope Francis will continue to call her ‘Moth- said God’s will is explained in er Teresa,’” Pope Francis said the words of the prophets: “I to applause at the canonization want mercy, not sacrifice.” Mass Sept. 4. “God is pleased by every act “Mother Teresa, in all aspects of mercy because in the brother of her life, was a generous dis- or sister that we assist, we rec- penser of divine mercy, making ognize the face of God which herself available for everyone no one can see,” he said. “Each (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano) Pope Francis greets the crowd after celebrating the canonization Mass of St. Teresa of Kolkata in St. Peter’s through her welcome and de- time we bend down to the needs Square at the Vatican Sept. 4. fense of human life, those un- of our brothers and sisters, born and those we give Jesus abandoned and something to of poverty they created,” Pope discarded,” eat and drink; Francis said. “For Mother Tere- the pope said we clothe, we sa, mercy was the ‘salt’ which in his hom- help and we gave flavor to her work, it was ily during the visit the Son of the ‘light’ which shone in the Mass in St. Pe- God.” darkness of the many who no ter’s Square. Like Moth- longer had tears to shed for An esti- er Teresa, he their poverty and suffering.” mated 120,000 said, Chris- “Today, I pass on this em- people packed tians are called blematic figure of holiness!” the square, not simply to Pope Francis said. “May this many holding perform acts tireless worker of mercy help us umbrellas or of charity, but to increasingly understand that waving fans to to live charity our only criterion for action is keep cool un- as a vocation gratuitous love, free from every ideology and all obligations, of- der the swel- and “to grow (CNS photo/Rupak De Chowdhuri, Reuters) tering heat of each day in fered freely to everyone without A member of the Missionaries of Charity walks past a mural of Blessed the Roman (CNS photo/Paul Haring) love.” distinction of language, culture, Teresa of Kolkata and other members of her order Sept. 1 in Kolkata, A tapestry of Blessed Teresa of sun. However, “Wherever race or religion.” India. Kolkata hangs from the facade of As she made her way through upon hearing St. Peter’s Basilica after being po- someone is Pope Francis reaching out, the tight security and past sev- 2002-2006. sitioned by workers at the Vatican eral closed streets to St. Peter’s After the Mass, 250 Mission- “declare and Sept. 1. asking for a define Blessed helping hand Square, Maria Demuru said, “I aries of Charity Sisters and 50 Teresa of Kolkata to be a saint,” in order to get up, this is where couldn’t miss this. Even if there’s Missionaries of Charity broth- the crowds could not contain our presence — and the pres- no place left for me to sit.” ers served pizza to about 1,500 their joy, breaking out in cheers ence of the church which sus- The small Italian woman poor people who had come to and thunderous applause be- tains and offers hope — must said, “Mother Teresa is a sign the Mass from shelters, dormi- fore he finished speaking. be,” the pope said. of the times. In her smallness, tories and soup kitchens the or- (CNS photo/Paul Haring) The moment was especially Mother Teresa, he said, lived she revealed the calling we all der runs throughout Italy. Marcilio Haddad Andrino, center, sweet for more than 300 Alba- out this vocation to charity have. She said we are all saints Pope Francis, through the whose cure from brain abscess- nians who live in Switzerland, through her commitment to de- by our baptism and we must re- office of the papal almoner, es was accepted as the second but came to Rome for the can- fending the unborn and bowing cover our original holiness. She funded the lunch, which was miracle for the sainthood cause of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, is onization. “We are very proud,” down “before those who were lived in humility and simplicity prepared by a team of 20 pizza pictured with his wife, Fernanda said Violet Barisha, a member spent, left to die on the side of like the poor of the earth and makers, who brought three ov- Nascimento Rocha, and Sister the road.” was never ashamed of that.” ens with them from Naples and of the Albanian Catholic Mis- Mary Prema Pierick, superior gen- sion in St. Gallen. She also “made her voice Mother Teresa’s simplicity cooked behind the Vatican au- did not keep the powerful away dience hall. eral of the Missionaries of Charity, Daughter of Divine Charity heard before the powers of this during a Sept. 2 press conference. Sister Valdete, a Kosovar and world so that they might rec- from the Mass, though. Some one of the Albanian group’s ognize their guilt for the crime 20 nations sent official delega- tions to the Vatican for the can- onization. Queen Sofia of Spain led a delegation. The president and prime minister of Albania attended, as did the presidents of Macedonia and Kosovo and the foreign minister of India. President Barack Obama sent a delegation led by Lisa Mona- co, his assistant for homeland security and counterterrorism. The first reading at the Mass was read by Jim Towey, who served as Mother Teresa’s le- (CNS photo/Paul Haring) gal counsel in the United States Performers dressed as Missionaries of Charity dance during a musical and Canada from 1985 to 1997, (CNS photo/Jaclyn Lippelmann, Catholic Standard) Sisters from the Missionaries of Charity admire the official canoniza- about the life of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata at the Missionaries of Char- and as director of the White tion portrait of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata just after its unveiling Sept. ity Family Feast for the Poor in Rome Sept. 1. Mother Teresa’s order House Office of Faith-Based 1 at the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington. The image was invited hundreds of poor people to attend a tribute and musical fol- and Community Initiatives, lowed by the distribution of food. displayed during her canonization at the Vatican Sept. 4. 12 | FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 | The Observer Our Catholic View Be Careful of What Lies Ahead …

It is normal to wonder about how choices I There is ample evidence available, for those make today will impact my future, especially who care to see it, that even if assisted suicide some of our more major decisions (What begins as an option for terminally ill adults, it school?, What career?, What vocation?). Not eventually becomes a recourse sought for all to think about how my decisions may impact kinds of other suffering. my future Looking at countries where assisted Ethically Speaking would be suicide and euthanasia have been accepted irresponsible. more readily or for a longer time provides by Father Granted, us with this perspective. It would be naively Kenneth we don’t irresponsible for us to assume that what Wasilewski have all the happens elsewhere, would never happen here. Diocesan Ethicist answers, As the human heart hardens and darkens, [email protected] and often similar results tend to emerge, regardless of zip the things I code or address. A few quick examples provide imagine or hope for end up being very different serious food for thought. than the reality. But despite the unknowns, it In the Netherlands, where forms of assisted is prudent to pay attention to what is likely, or suicide and euthanasia have been tolerated reasonable — to focus on some of the things for decades (even though only officially legal we do know, to aid our decision despite what since 2002), a protocol for the euthanizing of we don’t know. disabled children and infants (known as the This is where the wisdom, counsel and Groningen Protocol) now knows widespread example of others may be invaluable — to look acceptance. Previously only children at least at others who made similar choices and see the 12-years-old would be eligible for euthanasia choices facing us from a broader perspective. under the law. This is also helpful when it comes to moral In Switzerland, where a suicide clinic known (CNS photo/Thomas Cheng, EPA) issues, especially when it comes to the moral as Dignitas offers assisted suicide for anyone, issues which help shape our society. To look at regardless of nationality, it is increasingly the example of other societies and their choices common for couples, or even families, to seek can be invaluable. assisted suicide together should one person be In a Nutshell Assisted suicide is one such case where faced with a serious (not necessarily even a In the eyes of the 20th-century global Catholic a broader, more historical perspective, can terminal) diagnosis. give us valuable insight as to how a society is And then there is Belgium which allows community, a woman known everywhere simply effected by its acceptance. euthanasia for pretty much any reason as “Mother Teresa” was a living saint. Her care for Advocates often focus on the immediate whatsoever, so long as the person claims they the sick and dying in India was something even personal effects rather than long term societal are suffering greatly. Blindness, depression, effects. Assisted suicide is often claimed autism, even a disappointing sex-change non-Catholic’s admired. at the start to only be appropriate for those operation are all reasons some people have Millions were certain that this tiny woman, hard adults with a terminal illness. It is to make the chosen, and were allowed under the law, to be at work in India’s slums, had proven unforget- argument (as morally offensive as it may be) euthanized for, by a physician who administers table — a certainty confirmed with her Sept. 4 that “they’re going to die anyway, so why not a lethal medication. just help them do it sooner.” Christians should oppose assisted suicide for canonization in Rome by Pope Francis. Sadly, such thinking resonates with any reason because of the sanctity of human Mother Teresa responded to God in the most people who operate apart from any notion of life. But they must also look ahead as they fight selfless way. Like us, she experienced doubt. Like redemptive suffering or from a sanctity of life laws seeking its legalization, realizing that ethos. A society which has distanced itself even the parameters proposed by its proponents ours, her faith was tested. from God more readily accepts such reasoning. are not the whole story of what is likely to be For Mother Teresa, the greatest poverty is the But as Christians we must look at things introduced into society eventually. spiritual emptiness that causes people to discard differently than the rest of society, and look Acceptance of assisted suicide in some cases, other human beings as useless objects. ahead to what that mentality is likely to bring can quickly become acceptance for nearly any in the future. reason.

Word to Life: Sept. 11, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Remember God’s Welcoming Mercy

By Jeff Hedglen something wholly unexpected: mercy. Catholic News Service Sure my dad gave me a talking to about how our lives are defined by our choices and this was not One of the greatest fears of my childhood was a good choice on my part. He asked me to think of getting caught doing something bad and having about the kind of person I was going to be, and that to face my dad. It’s not that he was extra mean or was it! abusive, it’s just that I did not want to disappoint This story came to mind as I reviewed this him, and this caused a knee-jerk reaction of fear week’s readings. Each passage tells of God’s whenever such situations would arise. mercy, whether it is God relenting on His plan Probably the worst and stupidest thing I to smite the Israelites, St. Paul reminding us that remember doing happened when I was a senior Jesus came into the world to bring God’s mercy in high school hanging out with friends. We were or, most expressive of all, the loving father full of roller-skating in the street and then decided to go mercy and forgiveness welcoming the prodigal son to another friend’s house. I’d borrowed my dad’s home. car that night and jumped in and started driving Benny Hester has a song about the prodigal son with my skates still on. with a line that perfectly illustrates God and His As you might expect, there was an accident. mercy: “The only time I ever saw (God) run was Thankfully, it was just a fender bender. It could when He ran to me, took me in His arms, held my have been a lot worse, but knowing that the next head to His chest and said, ‘My son’s come home day I’d have to tell my dad what I had done caused again.’” me a terrible, sleepless night full of fear and This is one of my favorite images of God, © 2015 Diocese of Fort Worth trembling. running to us to deliver His mercy! After I showed my dad his dented bumper I was was mercifully treated.’ expecting never to leave my room unless I was Ask yourself: When was a time when someone had doing all my siblings’ chores forever! But instead mercy on you? When have you experienced the ‘I — 1 Timorhy 1:16 of getting the worst punishment of my life, I got mercy of God? Our Catholic View The Observer | FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 | 13

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At the fi rst Mass we staff ers attended with our newly-named Bishop Thomas G. Doran, I felt a sense of deja vu. The native son had come from Rome when he was announced, and I had not recognized him, Person in the Pew nor did I expect to. But when I saw him up close at this small by Amanda Mass, I knew I’d been in that Hudson same spot, with him at the News Editor altar. The Observer It took some thought, but [email protected] fi nally I realized that, as Father Doran, he had celebrated some of the daily Masses at St. Bridget Parish during his visits with his close friend, Msgr. John Mitchell, who was pastor there. That “we’ve been here before” Mass was a happy way to begin working for Bishop Doran. Another of my earlier memories of Bishop Doran is not a pleasant one. He was ordained a bishop in June, so I believe it was on Labor Day that he celebrated his fi rst Mass out at Calvary Cemetery. A reception followed at the cemetery offi ce. Bishop Doran came in, chose a glass of punch and turned around with a pleasant and relaxed look, ready to meet and greet Parenthood and the High Cost of Loving the faithful. Immediately, a man came over to him, and Bishop Doran said Most new parents go To one degree or another Your Family a cordial “hello.” That guy just lit into him, getting right into through “baby sticker that happens. his face with his complaint about something that preceded the shock” when they start to by Bill Dodds A sigh of relief, a self- bishop’s tenure. He was loud and obnoxious and mean-spirited. realize the cost of raising administered pat on the It was terrible to see the shock on our then-new bishop’s face, that dear, sweet, precious back for a job well done or and even worse to see him kind of shut down inside — putting little person — for 18 at least done as well as a up one of those inner barriers we all have to provide some level years. parent can. of protection of spirit and soul. Catholic News Service Eighteen? Are you But what’s this? Amid Bishop Doran left the reception soon after, without greeting kidding? Try 22, with the euphoria is a tiny, cold trickle of ... many others in attendance. college. College! How much will a year That’s when parents from the senior I really can’t recall seeing him relax at public events after at college be more than two decades from generation drop the other shoe. They tell that. He was always a little guarded and cautious, perhaps even now? pessimistic, when unknown people approached him. That was the new empty nester that having a child The Class of 2038 rules! a shame because he had a lovely smile and good laugh when he isn’t just about the high cost of living. Veteran parents calmly assure the rookies was in other settings. that there’s no reason to panic. It’s a little There’s also the high cost of loving. No one who is not a bishop can know what a bishop goes white lie, meant to preserve a newcomer’s And they add — maybe you better sit through. Bishop Malloy — who worked for individual bishops endearing innocence, like stories of the down for this — it never ends. and for the U.S. bishops as a whole for several years — told tooth fairy. They know the cold, hard fact Never. people at one event some months ago that before he was a bishop is there are a lot of reasons to panic ... but Ever. he thought he knew what bishops do. It was only after he was panicking doesn’t help. I remember when a veteran mom gave me made a bishop, he said, that he discovered he really had not They tried that. Oh, how they tried. the bad news. She was a generation older comprehended the scope of all that they have to do. Raising a child can feel like the economic than I was and the mother of nine children. Although I can’t even pretend to know what being the chief equivalent of death by a thousand cuts. “How do you not worry about your kids shepherd entails, I can say three things about the job with None of them in itself a mortal wound, but all the time?” I asked her after Mass one certainty: it is often exhausting; there are many unexpected coming one after another, it can seem the morning. She smiled. “I do,” she said. disappointments; and the bishops with servant hearts are always household budget is hemorrhaging money. What! Well, that doesn’t seem fair. being pruned by Christ so they can bear more fruit. It seems that way because it is that way. Bless her heart, she didn’t mention the When we pray for our current bishop and all bishops, perhaps A train carload of diapers, a gazillion- added concern of grandchildren. I would our petitions could include that God will give them the gifts of dollar car seat, new clothes, new clothes fi nd out about that later. energy and strength, guide them in their ministry, keep them and more new clothes — some worn about There’s a reason senior moms and dads safe in their travels and reassure them of the good hearts of many priests and laity under their care to encourage them when the one day and then, poof, too small. My, how talk of “prayer lists.” To love one person baby is growing! actions of wayward members of their fl ock come to light. includes praying for him or for her. To love  Health insurance, orthodontist, day The pruning process that God uses to help all who are willing more than one, to love multiple generations, care. to grow in holiness is rough, and we can surmise that His  Back-to-school items and school tuition means a lot of names, a lot of concerns and purifi cation work on bishops is even more intense. So let us pray or fees. a lot of prayers. that God will give His bishops the graces they need to soldier on,  Team uniforms and athletic shoes. But it’s less an obligation and burden and particularly when He is keeping them from experiencing any real  Band instruments and music lessons. more a privilege and blessing because we sense of satisfaction or accomplishment in their ministry.  Plus, the annual fundraiser for the old-folk parents know: This is something I Let us ask the Lord to enable bishops to provide helpful advice school, the team and the band. can do for that dear, sweet, precious little and support for each other as the challenges come along. And on and on and on. And on. person who is all grown-up now and has We can pray also that God puts the right people in the right As the years go by, as hair turns gray and his or her own dear, sweet, precious little places at the right times to assist their bishops in building up wrinkles deepen, a parent knows that at person. the Kingdom of God. We ask also that He will thwart the mean- some point this no-longer-so-little little one This is something I never want to stop spirited eff orts of those few inside and outside of the Church who will be out and on his or her own. With an doing. Not while I’m still on earth. work to tear down that Kingdom. education, with a job — not independently Not when I’m in heaven. A former lay assistant to Bishop Doran once told me that the wealthy but not dependent on Mom and one word she would use to describe him was “kind.” For a prayer for parents, go to: http://tinyurl. Dad either. I would agree. May he rest in peace. com/PrayerForParents.

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From the Angelus, St. Peter’s Square, Aug. 15 She was the first to believe in the Son of God, and is the first to be assumed into heaven in The Gospel passage (Lk 1:39-56) of today’s body and soul. She was the first to gather Jesus Feast of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven in her arms when He was still a boy, and is the describes the encounter between Mary and her first to be gathered in His arms to be introduced cousin Elizabeth, emphasizing that “Mary arose into the eternal Kingdom of the Father. and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah” (v. 39). Mary, a humble and simple maiden from In those days, Mary hastened to a small city an isolated village on the edge of the Roman in the vicinity of Jerusalem in order to meet Empire, precisely because she received and Elizabeth. Today, however, we contemplate her lived the Gospel, is allowed by God to be beside on her journey toward the heavenly Jerusalem, the Son’s throne for eternity. 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(Summit) interviews with people in 20 even though he’s been exposed After the free screening at A-III Jason Statham returns as the hitman protagonist of countries, focuses on the prob- to newer evidence, he still es- Holy Family, Deacon Patrick PG-13 this action franchise, the current version of which lems with traditional approach- pouses his old beliefs. Moynihan, president of The kicked o with the 2011 remake of a 1972 movie es to aid. A key element of traditional Haitian Project, will discuss the starring Charles Bronson. Though retired since the end of “The West has positioned charitable giving, according fi l m . the last installment, the assassin is forced to take up his craft itself as the protagonist of de- to the fi lm, is fl ooding areas in He has lived in Haiti with again after a mysterious friend from his childhood (Sam velopment, giving rise to a vast need with free food and goods. his family for the last 20 years, Hazeldine) kidnaps his true love (Jessica Alba). 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Song festival: 7-8:30 p.m.; St. holyfamilyrockford.org ROCKFORD Joseph, 722 High Street. “Praise Wed Sept 14 Sun Sept 18 the Lord, Raise the Roof.” Three WOODSTOCK “Poverty Inc.”: 6:30 p.m.; Holy Family School gym, 4407 childrens’ choirs: Holy Angels, St. Deadline for Sept. 23 What’s YM Holy Hour: 8-9 p.m.; St. Mary, CRYSTAL LAKE Joseph and St Peter (Spanish), St. Up (for events Sept. 26-Oct. 9; 312 Lincoln Ave. Prayer for those Highcrest Road. Presentation Women of Year: 4-7 p.m.; St. after lm by Deacon Patrick Therese of Jesus (Spanish); other note two-week period) a ected by abortion. Prayer Elizabeth Ann Seton hall, 1023 Moynihan, president The Haitian St. Joseph vocal groups. Donations McHenry Ave. Sponsor: McHenry Project. Documentary about the accepted for roof repairs. Bake business of poverty. Deanery Council of Catholic Sale. Info: Sue Gardner, 630/816- Women. Dinner honoring parish 4925, [email protected] women; basket ra e for PADS. Sept 24 Sat Sept 17 Reservations required; no tickets CARY at the door. Cost: $25. Info: SVdP walk: 8:45 a.m.; SS. Peter DIXON Nancy Russo, 815/353-9255, and Paul, 410 N. First St. Friends Steak, chicken dinner: 5 p.m.; [email protected]. of the Poor Walk. Proceeds for Dixon Knights of Columbus local charity. Cost: donations. Council 690 Hall, 506 W. Third St. JOHNSBURG Info: Jerry Butler, 847/658-6581, Bonanza drawing, 8 p.m. Cost: Open house: 1-4 p.m., 1st Way Life [email protected] $14 steak; $9 chicken. Info: www. Center, 3714 Fairview Ave. Food, kofc690.com HUNTLEY petting zoo, music and tours of That Man is You: 6-7:30 a.m.; St. ROCKFORD 1st Way’s permanent location. Mary, 10307 Dundee Road. For Hike for Life: 8:30 a.m. Free. Info: Judy Cocks 815/385- men 18 and older; breakfast and registration; Midway Village 2999; www.1stwaymchenry. program. Free. Info: Marc Roth, walking path, 6799 Guilford com; [email protected] 847/721-4491; www.StMaryTMIY. Road. Proceeds for the com, [email protected] Find more events on The Pregnancy Care Center. Live ROCKFORD Observer Catholic Newspaper music, kids’ games, refreshments, That Man is You: 6:30 a.m.; Holy Facebook page and the diocesan fundraising awards. Cost: Family, 4401 Highcrest Road. pledges. Info:815/997-1200, calendar page at http://www. Breakfast; rst of 13-week ses- thepregnancycarecenter.org rockforddiocese.org/calendar.php sion. Free. Info: Howard McCar- thy, 815/877-7551; Dennis Little, 815/499-1409 Write to us at [email protected] STERLING SVdP walk: 8 a.m. registration; Newman Central Catholic High School, 1101 St. Mary St. Friends of the Poor Walk. Proceeds for lo- cal charity. Cost: donations. Info: Ed Mulvaney, 815/625-4502, [email protected]; http:// svdpusa.net/walk/1500 Oct 22 CRYSTAL LAKE Magni cat prayer breakfast: 9 a.m.-noon; D’Andrea Banquets and Conference Center, 4419 Northwest Hwy. Sponsor: Magni- cat McHenry Chapter. Speaker: Father Robert Thorn. Topic: “Fallen- away and returned to the Catho- lic faith.” Cost: $20 per person. Info: Dee Slowey, 815/893-4061; magni catmchenry.com